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However, when the list was released on Thursday, another member of the Giants graced the top 25. And while he didn’t check in at No. 1 overall, safety Landon Collins did land in spot No. 13.

13. Landon Collins, S, New York Giants

Age: 23 years, 10 months

Collins’ breakout 2016 season featured five interceptions and four sacks. Opponents appear to have adjusted this season, which is one reason Collins does not have the same production. An ankle injury has also factored at times. Had teammate Odell Beckham Jr. not aged out of consideration on Nov. 5, this is about where the receiver would’ve landed.

Collins may be having a down year in comparison to his All-Pro season in 2016, but he’s still among the best safeties in football and has room to grow.

Although no other Giants made the list this time around, some additional names have a chance to crack the top 25 a year from now. Players that come to mind include tight end Evan Engram and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson.

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Wide receiver Sterling Shepard was also worthy of a look, but hasn’t strung together enough quality seasons to make the cut. And since he’ll turn 25 in February, he won’t have the opportunity to grace ESPN’s list in 2018.

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